Roanoke’s Weekend for Wilderness is here Gene Marrano September 22, 2014 1 minute read The Wilderness Act became federal law 50 years ago … preserving millions of acres of wildlands … now comes “Roanoke’s Weekend for Wilderness.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: More information on events Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. speaker blocks approval of Dem appointmentsNext: UPDATE: Home of man seen with missing UVa student searched again Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0